- Date:
- Thursday July 13, 2006 02:24:15 GMT
- Name:
- Patti
- Location:
- IL usa
- Comments:
- I too have a diabetic sweety, Franki is her name and I
loved your site and your pics. I'll send some of Frank soon. I too am
sad that she has to deal with it, but I make her life as happy as
possible. She's spoiled, I'm proud to say.
- Referred By:
- Google
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- Date:
- Saturday June 17, 2006 18:17:05 GMT
- Name:
- Reba
- Location:
- FL USA
- Comments:
- It's so refreshing to feel the love you have for you Simon!
Usually don't find that wonderful characteristic in many men...very few
indeed. You must be a fantasitc man-human being! Thanks for sharing all
you information & caring.
Reba
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- Date:
- Sunday June 11, 2006 19:37:45 GMT
- Name:
- Kerry and AJ
- Location:
- CANADA
- Web Site:
- http://buffytheslayr.livejournal.com/
- Comments:
- AJ was diagnosed with diabetes nearly a year ago. He was on
10 cc of insulin 2X day until about 3 months ago when his glucose
readings began to look normal (4.5 instead of the usual 20). Since
then, I have been taking his glucose readings 2x day to ensure he is at
a safe level, and if its abit high, I give him only 3-5 cc of insulin
(unless its 16 or more and then he gets the full 10cc). The only
concern I have for him (he'll be 7 on June 29) is his weight. He is
17lbs and no matter what, he doesn't seem to be losing any.
P.S I discovered he had diabetes when he has lost a pile of weight, and
then after I moved and he seemed happier, his diabetes seemed to have
improved.
~Kerry
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- Date:
- Thursday June 08, 2006 03:48:50 GMT
- Name:
- charlene elizabeth adams
- Location:
- canada
- Comments:
- just went on line to refresh under insulin injections
clicked on the third site there u were. thanks
you know i think you have a great site, i was trying to refresh my
memory on insulin injections you probably won't understand but i ha dno
idea you were taking about a actual cat until the end i just thought
you were referring to humans as sugarcats. funny great site.
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- Date:
- Monday May 15, 2006 22:56:39 GMT
- Name:
- Lisa & Mister Harley
- Location:
- CA
- Comments:
- Simon's story is very moving. Thank you for sharing the
information you have gathered while dealing with feline diabetes. My
kitty Harley (8 1/2yrs young) was just diagnosed with diabetes 6 days
ago. I found your site while reading articles on felinediabetes.com. I
was surprised to find this much info. I was there looking for support
and now know that I am going to need it. It is invaluable to know that
I can get it on these websites. It is also comforting to be able to
find answers to my questions without having to call my vet every 5
minutes. Thank you all who contribute to these websites.
- Referred By:
- felinediabetes.com
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- Date:
- Sunday February 12, 2006 01:54:16 GMT
- Name:
- Marion
- Location:
- Canada
- Web Site:
- http://sugar cat simon
- Comments:
- Thank you very much, you have been a great help, Oscar has
gained two ounces this week, so hopefully we are on the right track.
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- Date:
- Thursday February 09, 2006 17:47:50 GMT
- Name:
- Marion
- Location:
- canada
- Web Site:
- http://Sugarcat Simon
- Comments:
- Oscar was recently diagnosed with diabetes, and as a
result, he has developed feline neuropathy. I am at my wits end over
this, and have decided to my own testing. My one problem is I am
getting levels, that are in U.S. readings, do you know how to convert
them to Canadian.
Thank you. I have found your articles, very informative.
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- Date:
- Friday January 06, 2006 19:18:27 GMT
- Name:
- Susan
- Location:
- CA us
- Comments:
- I was searching to find out how many units were in a ML. I
found the info on your website. Thanks for sharing your information.
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- Date:
- Wednesday December 14, 2005 14:17:48 GMT
- Name:
- Dr Leftover
- Location:
- DE USofA
- Web Site:
- http://themediadesk.com
- Comments:
- Sorry to see what happened to your cat. I truly had no idea
cats could come down with diabetes although I had heard of feline
leukemia.
Your take on the junk fax problem has some merit. I'll look into it
further, thank you. Would it be OK to repost your comments as a link to
the SPAM FAX article under its own title?
Thank you
Dr L
Owner/Webmaster
http://themediadesk.com
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- Those Above
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- Date:
- Tuesday September 20, 2005 15:50:21 GMT
- Name:
- Kris
- Location:
- MA usa
- Comments:
- Thanks for taking so much time to do this. I am new at this
and can use all the help I can get.I am not sure my cat will make it
through this. My vet thinks ther is more going on than the diabetes. I
guess time will tell. my kittys name is Bobcat. He is 9 and 6 months
ago was a wild and crazy kitty. He had a rabies shot which lowered his
resistance and since then it has been one thing after another. he had a
blood test back then and was not diabetic then. he is now.
- Referred By:
- petremedy.com
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- Date:
- Tuesday April 26, 2005 11:10:26 GMT
- Name:
- Stephen Reed
- Location:
- england
- Web Site:
- http://n/a
- Comments:
- Excellent. very informative. have had lots of info pumped
into the gray matter and i was only on for 10 minutes.my mate is also
diabetic and says that it is not upto date with the technology now
available. you need to research the testing kits that can now be
obtained. i don't want to sound like a nagging old tw*t but i think
that you have sarted to neglect your website. thank you, peace out
- Referred By:
- google
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- Date:
- Thursday April 07, 2005 12:14:31 GMT
- Name:
- Tamara
- Location:
- OH USA
- Comments:
- Peeps and I thank you.I'm sure I will be able to help Peeps
have a longer and more comfortable life because of Simon.
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- Date:
- Wednesday March 02, 2005 21:41:43 GMT
- Name:
- Paula Anne Cutcomb
- Location:
- CT USA
- Comments:
- I am a petsitter and have my first client with a kitty
needing insulin injections -- I have printed out, read, and highlighted
all your info! What a wonderful website you have -- and the way you
wrote it, even a newbie like myself feels so much better about taking
care of the diabetic kitty. I do have an appt. with my vet to show me
exactly how to give the injection (they told me it's a cinch), but with
your step-by-step instructions, personal comments and thoughts, I feel
oh-so-much-better! Thank you so very much! And when I read the Rainbow
Bridge poem, I had tears running down my face, thinking of my own
PrettyKitty, who passed on at age 18 last September. And there are a
few other animals that I believe are waiting for me there as well. (oh
pshaw - look at me, I'm bawling again just thinking about them).
Anyway, thank you.
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- Date:
- Tuesday February 01, 2005 14:57:27 GMT
- Name:
- Kathleen
- Location:
- Germany
- Web Site:
- http://www.kathleensingt.de
- Comments:
- Hello, Thanks for your informative website. Im an American
living in Germany!! My cat Princess was diagnosed with Diabetes last
week and I had a hard time because I was afraid of giving her shots.
Things are working out after 8 days and Im glad I didnt give up right
away. The 300euro I spent at the vets office was a schocker but I think
now that she is stable things will get better. She is starting to give
me a bit of a fight with the shots and I think its because shes feeling
better. I will try to change my technique. I may be giving them to
slowly and that hurts more. Glad to see Im not alone with my cats
ailment. Its good to read tips from others!! Will look in again soon...
God bless, Kathleen
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- Date:
- Saturday January 15, 2005 21:25:08 GMT
- Name:
- Mary
- Location:
- NC USA
- Comments:
- Loved all the detail and humor. My Indie has been diabetic
since 1997 (he's 15) - for the last 3 years on 19 units of Humulin-U.
He crashed this week and went hypoglycemic. Thru the efforts of the
Emergency Vet clinic and later my Vet, he is doing much better. It has
been 5 days without insulin, just maybe he no longer needs it (we'll
see). Originally he was on a jugular catheter for daily testing - 5
days. Now we will test every other day or so at the Vets. Since the
episode he is only on CANNED food - Hill's WD. NO MORE DRY!!! Is
Testing with a glucometer as easy as giving daily injections turned
out? (Also - they said the shoulders was not an optimal place to inject
-- they recommended mid back to the left and hind quarter on the back
to the right). By the way, his LOW when he crashed was 31!!!!!!
- Referred By:
- Simon's Website
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- Date:
- Saturday January 08, 2005 01:48:43 GMT
- Name:
- Adrienne
- Location:
- NJ USA
- Comments:
- My 9 year old cat, Patch, was recently diagnosed with
feline diabetes and as a terrified "mother" I am very grateful to have
found your website and all of the very helpful and detailed
information. Thank you!
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- Date:
- Friday January 07, 2005 07:49:22 GMT
- Name:
- Peggy Loflin
- Location:
- TN TN
- Comments:
- So so, so sad to read of Simon T.s passing on. Simon's work
will be invaluable to many cats in need for years to come. Diagnosed a
couple months ago and am returning here for help. Will be back often.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. (from cat parents with young
kid/s and diabetic cat, extra thanks).---Peg
PS: I will always remember Simon and tell others of him.
- Referred By:
- google search
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- Date:
- Monday December 20, 2004 09:42:27 GMT
- Name:
- Steve Rapaport
- Location:
- Sweden
- Web Site:
- http://www.romlin.com/jock/thekids.html
- Comments:
- Very sorry for your loss. Simon sounds like a true sweetie.
Our sphynx Jock has just gone from phase 1 (useless Glipizide) to phase
2 (insulin injections and weekly calls to the vet) to phase 3
(glucometer) as his diabetes has proved to be quite severe and less
predictable than some.
I ordered the Glucometer today (the new Freestyle Mini from Therasense
uses only 0.3microliters) and we'll be using it to crank up Jock's
dosage more safely than the last time.
Thanks for the detailed instructions and the good wishes. You remain an
inspiration to sugarcats and their humans everywhere.
Steve
- Referred By:
- My vet and Google
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- Date:
- Thursday December 02, 2004 00:38:43 GMT
- Name:
- Christie Harrell
- Location:
- WI USA
- Comments:
- p.s. Simon was truly blessed to have a "Dad" like you!!!!
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- Date:
- Thursday December 02, 2004 00:30:38 GMT
- Name:
- Christie Harrell
- Location:
- WI USA
- Comments:
- I can't even tell you how much this helped me in regards to
giving my beloved cat, Mr. Bo, injections! Tonight, I did the frantic
search (as you put it) for Wet Fur!!! I think I did fine, but I am so
new at this, and terrified! Thanks a million for your great advice and
personal story!
Sincerely,
Christie
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- Date:
- Wednesday December 01, 2004 18:03:45 GMT
- Name:
- JB
- Location:
- GA USA
- Comments:
- I'm so sorry to read about the loss of your beloved Simon.
I feel very blessed to have discovered this site. THANK YOU for making
this information available. I did urine testing and gave insulin shots
to my dear BEAST for eight years, until his death at age 14, in 1990.
Now my eight year old, Cyber, has been diagnosed. You've given me the
courage to try BG testing this time. With great appreciation and best
regards, JB
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- Date:
- Saturday November 20, 2004 13:38:17 GMT
- Name:
- Cammie Doherty
- Location:
- KS U.S
- Web Site:
- http://none
- Comments:
- Without your Website I would still be in the dark re: my
Fluffy and his Disease. I deeply appreciate all of your information
given here and I am calming down now as I write to you. THANKYOU from
my whole heart and soul. Please continue with your Website and
updateing any recent information you get. I am deeply sorry for your
loss of your family member Simon and my tears have also been for him.
Greatly and Deeply Appreciated, Cammie and Fluffy
- Referred By:
- none
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- Date:
- Tuesday October 12, 2004 02:54:42 GMT
- Name:
- Jeanene
- Location:
- IL USA
- Comments:
- Thanks for the information. Chase was just diagnosed 1 1/2
wks ago, and I am trying to get up the guts to start home BG testing.
Worried about the ear prick - how to not go all the way through, etc.
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- Date:
- Monday September 27, 2004 05:33:51 GMT
- Name:
- Donna & CoCo
- Location:
- CA
- Comments:
- Thank you so much for all the information you have on your
website. The vet told me Thursday my wonderful little CoCo,
(7 years old) has diabetes. Then I was told Friday, after my testing
came back, I also have Diabetes. The vet put CoCo on 5 units of Humulin
NPH twice a day. My Doctor put me on 15 units of the Humulin NPH twice
a day. So, my wonderful kitty and me are taking the same insulin.
Needless to say, this week has been very hard on me. I learned more
from you, then I did from the vet or my medical Doctor. Thanks for
being there for me!!
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- Date:
- Friday September 24, 2004 16:10:35 GMT
- Name:
- Lynn & Sufi (Sugarcat)
- Location:
- CA
- Comments:
- I love your site! It has helped me so much as I get
prepared to start hometesting.
Will you be providing more information on the effects of PZI VET
insulin? Sufi is currently receiving 1 unit 2xday.
Thanks again!
Lynn & Sufi
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Saturday September 11, 2004 13:17:26 GMT
- Name:
- Kristine
- Location:
- PA U.S.A
- Comments:
- Hey there Simon...keep an eye out for our baby Prince up in
heaven. He's the one you wanna hang with; no doubt if there's any
goodies to be had in a 10 mile radius, he's your boy to find em. Thanks
for the informative website and for spreading the word about the
IMPORTANCE of HOME BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTING. WTG Simon ^5! Now go and have
yourself a kitty blast in heaven; you've earned it. No more diabetes to
worry about lil guy, order TRIPLES on the Tuna Buffet and give my
little Princey a bear sized hug for me =^..^=
- Referred By:
- internet search
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- Date:
- Tuesday September 07, 2004 01:34:46 GMT
- Name:
- Linda Lee
- Location:
- OH
- Comments:
- My sincere sympathy on the passing of Simon. I read your
page and realized that Simon had a caring and gentle "parent". Thanks
for taking the time to develop your web page about Simon. It was
helpful to me.
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- Date:
- Wednesday September 01, 2004 11:17:17 GMT
- Name:
- Michael Jewell
- Location:
- OH USA
- Comments:
- We found out that our little man, Pepper was a diabetic a
month ago. The Vet showed me how to give the injection, but my wife
couldn't do it. I'm going to show her your website when she gets home.
I believe this may explain the procedure to where she's comfortable
enough to get the job done. Thanks!!
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- Date:
- Wednesday September 01, 2004 00:47:55 GMT
- Name:
- Laurie Lane
- Location:
- CA USA
- Comments:
- Thank you for all of the wonderful information. I am going
to start my kitty on home glucose testing next week and really enjoyed
the detailed instructions on testing of the ear veins! Bear is a very
large kitty (22 lbs) and I was wondering how on earth I was going to
hold him!!
Thank you,
Laurie
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- Date:
- Tuesday August 31, 2004 15:13:17 GMT
- Name:
- Melinda McGowan
- Location:
- IL USA
- Comments:
- 08-31-04
Am lifelong animal person. Was looking for info and saw your latest
message. Heart goes out to you. Will keep you in our thoughts. Melinda
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- Date:
- Friday August 20, 2004 21:28:46 GMT
- Name:
- Pat Feldt
- Location:
- IN usa
- Comments:
- Godspeed Simon. My heart and prayers go out to your family.
Once you find your way about Rainbow Bridge say hello to my Hugo.
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- Date:
- Friday August 06, 2004 00:48:44 GMT
- Name:
- Diana Mohler
- Location:
- MO
- Comments:
- My cat Merlin was diagnosed as diabetic last Tuesday. It
was like someone had punched me in my stomach. It's nice to know there
are people out there who care as much about their cats (I have 8) as I
do!
- Referred By:
- Google
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- Date:
- Sunday July 18, 2004 18:52:38 GMT
- Name:
- Rhonda and Tommy Earl
- Location:
- IN usa
- Comments:
- We lost our beloved 10 yr old dog Sparky 2 days ago. We
miss you Sparky and we will never forget you. Look foward to being
reunited with you someday in heaven. Rest in peace our Angel dog.
Sparky Earl 6-10-1994 to 7-17-2004.
Love, Momma and Daddy
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- Date:
- Thursday July 08, 2004 02:08:31 GMT
- Name:
- marilyn dickson
- Location:
- Canada
- Comments:
- It's 8p Toronto; just completed call with vet who advised
test results today (blood work and urine by syringe - my poor
baby)indicate Mason has diabetes. I'm to return to their office
tomorrow to learn how to inject the required insulin. Oh. My. Gawd. On
automatic I went on the web to search for answers/information and
entered *insulin injections* and thank goodness yours was the first
site that caught my attention. Thank you for taking the time to share
your experiences; and the added commentary by Simon makes a heavy
subject just that much easier to let in. So thank you again. I'm sure
my 13 yr DSH Gray Tabby -with tan & white underbelly ;-) - my
friend, will appreciate you too.
- Referred By:
- self; surfing
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- Date:
- Thursday July 01, 2004 14:06:17 GMT
- Name:
- Earl Hellum
- Location:
- IL
- Comments:
- our cat path just came home last night we almost lost him .
your web site is a big help my head was on overload at the vet . I am
going to do my first injection now. your site has made injection thing
much clearer . Keep up the good work for the sugercats and the their
humans.
- Referred By:
- google
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- Date:
- Thursday June 10, 2004 05:28:38 GMT
- Name:
- Kate Sinacori
- Location:
- CA USA
- Comments:
- Thank you for taking the time to inform those of us with
diabetic cats re. the benefits of home testing. I'd decided to do this
for our cat Harry, but almost too late. Last week he suddenly became
hypoglycemic and we were very fortunate to find this out in time to
prevent a disaster. Now he doesn't need insulin, but we are taking him
to the vet every few days for testing. I'm not sure whether I should
start testing him at home just in case he becomes diabetic again; this
happened one other time. Anyway, I do appreciate the advice you've
given on this subject.
- Referred By:
- internet search
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- Date:
- Thursday June 03, 2004 20:41:26 GMT
- Name:
- Lori Bonomo
- Location:
- MI US
- Comments:
- Thank you so much for your detailed information about your
research on home testing devices. :)
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- Date:
- Monday May 31, 2004 02:10:10 GMT
- Name:
- Dyan Shober
- Location:
- MN USA
- Comments:
- Hi! I home test my cat "Rudy" as well. He is 12 years old
and was diagnosed about 9 months ago. He was doing wonderfully on 13
units twice a day (I know that seems like alot!) until two days ago he
was just not right and looking quite ill again. I've tested him 4 times
today (on his rear paw) and I have upped his dose to 15 units, he is
doing much better and his appetite is back and he is purring and
talking to me again, what a relief! I always keep a close eye on him (
I was a vet tech for 5 years which is quite helpful) Thank you for your
web site! I wish I had come across it a long time ago for it is very
informative and hits all the key concerns that people wish their vet
could tell them!!
- Referred By:
- web search feline diabetes
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- Date:
- Tuesday May 25, 2004 10:16:38 GMT
- Name:
- SR Website
- Location:
- MO USA
- Web Site:
- http://www.geocities.com/sirrandy4/cat/index2.html
- Comments:
- Excellent site, I have a link to it from my site. My site
involves diabetes in cats. It is a great asset to my website.
- Referred By:
- found on google
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- Date:
- Tuesday May 11, 2004 06:53:17 GMT
- Name:
- SugarCat Shadow
- Location:
- Australia
- Web Site:
- http://SugarCats
Australia
- Comments:
- Hi! My staff seem to have enrolled me in this School, when
you and I both know it is they who need training in the handling of my
Diabetes.
Lots of interesting information here. I shall allow them some leave in
order to peruse your pages.
- Referred By:
- I need a referral!?!?!?
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- Date:
- Saturday May 08, 2004 16:09:43 GMT
- Name:
- Carol Notermann
- Location:
- MN USA
- Web Site:
- http://None
- Comments:
- I love your site. I found it the morning you announced
Digby's passing. Such joy to find your uplifting site, my heart broke,
when I made the connection to your announcement a short time later.
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Friday May 07, 2004 15:34:33 GMT
- Name:
- deb
- Location:
- TX
- Comments:
- What an informative site! And Simon is such a handsome guy!
My 13 yr old Maine Coon was diagnosed 2 mos ago and is up to 8units bid
(Humulin NPH). Is anyone familiar with PZI or Lantus? (I agree, why
does it have to be these guys?)
- Referred By:
- catsite.com
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- Date:
- Monday April 12, 2004 04:50:21 GMT
- Name:
- Jeannine
- Location:
- NV USA
- Comments:
- Thanks for making your site. It works well too.
- Referred By:
- links on felinediabetes.com
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- Date:
- Thursday December 18, 2003 06:24:26 GMT
- Name:
- The Le Masters
- Location:
- CA USA
- Comments:
- Hi Simon! Love your site ... My name is "Little Boy", I
look exactly like you! And my best friend is a sweet little Russian
Blue named "Blue Belle", who looks exactly like your best friend!! I
come from a much larger family - 8 cats total, & 4 dogs. We all get
along famously. I was just diagnosed 7 days ago with Diabetes Milletus,
& I'm FIV positive. My mom is really worried about me, I got my
first insulin injection 1 hour ago. I'm 9 yrs old, and I have had a
great life. Besides, I'll see her at Rainbow Bridge one day! Well,
thanks for putting up this site, I was glad to have visited. I must go
and get some rest. Happy Holidays & A Memorable New Year!
Little Boy
- Referred By:
- search engine
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- Date:
- Wednesday December 03, 2003 20:15:53 GMT
- Name:
- William E. Waitt
- Location:
- MA U.S.A.
- Comments:
- Excellent information. I'm a 30 year diabetic/
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- Date:
- Wednesday November 26, 2003 03:31:56 GMT
- Name:
- Joanne Bauman
- Location:
- FL USA
- Comments:
- Thanks for all your help. I learned more from you than I
imagined I needed to know. I'll have some really good questions for my
vet during "Simba's" next visit. Have you had any problem with Simon
throwing up his food? I give him Hill's Prescription Diet Feline W/D"
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- Date:
- Thursday October 16, 2003 17:10:08 GMT
- Name:
- Mike
- Web Site:
- http://www.skymark.com
- Comments:
- A very nice website!
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- Date:
- Monday September 15, 2003 20:09:23 GMT
- Name:
- Patti (Ceasar)
- Location:
- PA USA
- Comments:
- Great website! Ceasar was just diagnosed last Monday
9/15/03, so we're in the beginning stages and won't know how his levels
are for a few days. Ceasar and his sister (Cleopatra) don't like the
new food all that much - any suggestions? I'm a nervous wreck and
they're wondering what is going on. Thanks for the website - Hope Simon
is doing well.
- Referred By:
- Internet search
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- Date:
- Saturday August 16, 2003 17:07:32 GMT
- Name:
- Stephen L. Burda, D.V.M.
- Location:
- TX USA
- Comments:
- A great website. I recommend this site to all owners of
diabetic cats.
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- Date:
- Thursday August 14, 2003 07:43:38 GMT
- Name:
- Debbie Doerflein
- Location:
- NJ USA
- Comments:
- I'm new to the FDMB. That's how I came to be here. I have a
certain fondness for rabble rousers. Please keep posting. In other
words, forget why you left the board. Simply remember why you
returned...
My best to you, Sharon, and the zoo.
Deb & Gizmo
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Saturday August 09, 2003 00:55:28 GMT
- Name:
- DIANE JOHNSON
- Location:
- MN USA
- Comments:
- NICE JOB ON YOUR SITE
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- Date:
- Wednesday August 06, 2003 14:03:27 GMT
- Name:
- Madelyn Kucerak
- Location:
- FL USA
- Web Site:
- http://Maddiesexy@aol.com
- Comments:
- I dont know if you will get my long message, I dont think
that it went through. My Siamese cat is not eating . I dont know what
to do,he was just diagnosed with Low Hypoglycemia.I am trying to get
him dry food.I am cooking ground chichen and steamed brocolli. he wount
eat. Please help Thank you.
- Referred By:
- The Internet
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- Date:
- Wednesday August 06, 2003 13:57:19 GMT
- Name:
- Madelyn Kucerak
- Location:
- FL USA
- Web Site:
- http://Maddiesexy@aol.com
- Comments:
- I need help with my cat Sasha, He is not eating
- Referred By:
- The internt
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- Date:
- Wednesday July 30, 2003 23:45:04 GMT
- Name:
- Ali Marie's Mom
- Location:
- PA USA
- Comments:
- After taking my 12 year baby, Ali Marie, and her brother
Junior, a german sheppard who loves her dearly, to the vet last
Wednesday, and after bloodwork (a whopping 502!) and a urinalysis test,
at approximately 3:00 pm on Saturday July 26, 2003, the doctor informed
me via answering machine a cheerful message that said "Congratulations!
You are the proud owner of a diabetic cat!" I insisted they let me
bring her Sunday morning for my insulin 101 workshop so I could begin
treatment right away! After all, this is MY baby! Simon, we too now
have a "Black Saturday" but I'm not ready to let Ali Marie cross the
Rainbow Bridge and become my GA! Thanks for the informative website.
How can I send you a picture of her? You'll love her...she's the cat's
meow!
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- Date:
- Friday July 25, 2003 20:03:42 GMT
- Name:
- Lee Sachs
- Location:
- MN USA
- Web Site:
- http://sugarcats
- Comments:
- I love your site, and all the information in it. My sweetie
Tigger was just diagnosed this week (blood glucose level of
465--yikes!). He was showing all of the classic signs--vomiting,
couldn't get enough to drink or eat, dull and lethargic, etc.). Well,
after just 3 days of insulin, his blood sugar is normal (125!). The vet
says we need to watch to make sure it doesn't get too low. Tigger is
such a brave, stoic little guy--I wish he didn't have this disease, and
I wish he didn't have to go through these daily shots. Anyway, thanks
for having this great site--it's a comfort, especially in these early
days, because I am kinda scared that I'm going to do something wrong,
or Tigger will crash--you know. Anyway, great to 'meet' all my fellow
pet moms and dads. We're in this together...
Lee
- Referred By:
- Found by Yahoo search
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- Date:
- Tuesday July 22, 2003 04:05:51 GMT
- Name:
- karen barabash
- Location:
- Canada
- Comments:
- Want to thank you for this wonderful site. Because of you
we were able to figure out how to test our cat who is diabetic as am I.
My vet wouldn't tell us how to check for sugar but when we took it
tonite based on your instructions, we found our cat was very very high.
He has been very sick for a few days. We gave him a small dose of
insulin and within an hour he had perked up. Now that I know where to
test him I will do it regularly instead of taking him to the vet every
two weeks which is very expensive. I believe we can control it much
better this way. Thanks again.
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- Date:
- Thursday July 17, 2003 14:43:12 GMT
- Name:
- Pama Taylor
- Location:
- GA U.S.A.
- Comments:
- This is a very good site. the only thing I would like to
see here now is the blood sugar range for cats. Since I myself have
been diabetic for 36 years I can only imagine what it must be like for
you to test your cat. One Touch Ultra now has a sip machine that counts
down from 5 seconds. Just thought you would like to know that too.
Once again thank you for a very very good site and the information you
have put into it.
- Referred By:
- A friend of mine who is a breeder of champion persians
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- Date:
- Sunday July 13, 2003 02:43:22 GMT
- Name:
- Judy Bloom
- Location:
- VA USA
- Comments:
- I love your website, and have referred some owners of newly
diagnosed kittles to it. It's well written and informative, and I love
the pictures of your grey cat--is he a Russian Blue? You can tell he
rules the roost just by looking at him. Anyhow, thanks for the
information and terrific presentation, and for giving we owners of
special kids a place to congregate.
- Referred By:
- gorbzilla.com
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- Date:
- Monday June 09, 2003 17:40:08 GMT
- Name:
- Autumn & Rudy
- Location:
- WI USA
- Comments:
- Hey Simon! My name is Rudy and I am a fellow sugarcat. I
was diagnosed with FD about 2 months ago and my parents and I have been
on a real rollercoaster since! I want to say "thanks" to you and Bob
for the great website. You have and continue to provide great
information.
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- Date:
- Friday May 30, 2003 18:28:16 GMT
- Name:
- Teresa Campanaro
- Location:
- GA USA
- Comments:
- The love of my life(perhaps more than my husband)is my cat
Simone. Last month I found out she was diabetic and had the
same reaction you described. She has brightened my life for
17 years and I'm hoping for at least 7 more. I can't wait to try home
testing, as the only suggestion our vet gave was urine strips,which
would be difficult as we have 2 cats.
Our vets have been very helpful - we found Humulin was not at all
effective for Simone and I order Beef insulin from Tanneytown pharmacy.
Everyone at the vet's office knows her name and always ask about her
condition. Thanks again for all the great info!
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- Date:
- Thursday May 01, 2003 02:55:59 GMT
- Name:
- Bobby Burns
- Location:
- OH USA
- Comments:
- This is a great site.. I wish I had found it 6 months ago
when our Loquita (Siamese..16 1/2 years young) was diagnosed with
Diabetes. It is a great place to LEARN from what others have experienced
- Referred By:
- Dr. Stark
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- Date:
- Tuesday April 01, 2003 00:11:33 GMT
- Name:
- Nancy
- Location:
- Canada
- Comments:
- I diagnosed my cat "Dak" when he was 5 years old. He is now
almost 17. I thought I would mention this because diabetes is not a
death sentence. With monitoring of food intake, urine output and
noticing changes in your cats behaviour, most cats will live a normal
life span. Keep up the good work everyone. Your feline friends really
appreciate it.
- Referred By:
- Web Search
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- Date:
- Sunday March 02, 2003 20:55:44 GMT
- Name:
- Lynn Allison
- Location:
- UK
- Comments:
- Excellent information on your site. It is so helpful to us
beginners to diabetes. Thank so much
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Wednesday February 26, 2003 17:45:38 GMT
- Name:
- Abby (Norwegian Forest Cat)
- Location:
- AZ USA
- Comments:
- Hi Simon, my name is TabbyAbby, I'm 14 human years and was
diagnosed with FD on 1/29/03. I'm getting stuck with Humulin U bid
(4units). I really don't mind as I get to sit on my person's lap with
lots of petting while it's being done. We're still trying to get my BG
level down, but I am feeling better. You are really a hansome guy,
would love to meet you sometime. Why don't we have a FD getogether.
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- Date:
- Sunday February 16, 2003 17:01:05 GMT
- Name:
- Jamie
- Location:
- MA USA
- Web Site:
- http://Daibetes Tool
Box
- Comments:
- Good info. great to know you're not alone
J.
http://www.diabetestoolbox.com
- Referred By:
- N/A
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- Date:
- Sunday February 16, 2003 16:57:27 GMT
- Name:
- Rick
- Location:
- VA USA
- Comments:
- Impressive site,good design,
R Pack
http://www.diabeticdrugstore.com/
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- Date:
- Tuesday January 21, 2003 14:50:06 GMT
- Name:
- Vickie LeBleu
- Location:
- TX
- Comments:
- My cat Fischer was just diagnosed as diabetic and I am
trying to find out if there are any other spots besides the ear to use
for testing. Any suggestions? I hope to have him around a long time and
want to have somewhere to rotate. As a registered nurse and an IDDM for
43 years myself, I want to compliment you on your site. Your
information is very well presented with good clear information. Thank
you!
- Referred By:
- search
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- Date:
- Tuesday December 24, 2002 16:44:59 GMT
- Name:
- David and Tiffany
- Location:
- TN USA
- Comments:
- Thank you for putting this site together and maintaining
it. It is always helpful and my first stop when I have a FD question
before the call to the vet. Your work and attitude is greatly
appreciated.
- Referred By:
- DogPile MetaSearch
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- Date:
- Saturday December 14, 2002 20:12:51 GMT
- Name:
- Tary
- Location:
- WV USA
- Comments:
- Thank you so much for all the wonderful detailed
information. I have earmarked your site under favorites and access it
any time I need information. My cat Casey was just diagnosed in the
last two months, and we are still trying to get her regulated. Your
insights have been invaluable.
- Referred By:
- feline diabetes search
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- Date:
- Wednesday December 11, 2002 19:17:49 GMT
- Name:
- Trisha Boughner
- Location:
- MA USA
- Comments:
- Thank you for the great info!!!
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- Date:
- Saturday November 09, 2002 00:23:13 GMT
- Name:
- Felice Miller
- Location:
- CA USA
- Comments:
- Simon, I loved reading your story. It sounds like Bob is a
really great guy. You are very lucky to have a bean that takes such
good care of you and loves you so much.
This about says it all!
"Simon, If I could, I would search the entire universe for a cure for
this damn disease. Why did it have to be you?"
Felice and Bert (I'm a sugarcat just like you)
- Referred By:
- Bob
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- Date:
- Friday October 18, 2002 19:48:22 GMT
- Name:
- Lori Fahey
- Location:
- NV USA
- Comments:
- Hi Bob and Simon - Maji has been a sugarcat since last
April and we still don't have him regulated. He was on Humulin U until
about 2 weeks ago and has now changed to BCP ZPI. Still no result. Any
suggestions? Love your site. Very informative.
- Referred By:
- Found you while researching feline diabetes
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- Date:
- Thursday September 12, 2002 19:02:43 GMT
- Name:
- donna g.
- Location:
- MA
- Comments:
- great site. my zeke has just been dx'd with diabetes. he's
on 4 units humulin bid and his peak glucose was 63 today. he is fine
but i am nervous. the vet said to decrease his dose to 3.5 units. i am
going to test him tonight for first time because that sugar is too low
for my liking!wish me luck!
donna
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- Date:
- Tuesday September 03, 2002 03:27:49 GMT
- Name:
- Jeannene Maas (Mittens' mom)
- Location:
- MT
- Comments:
- Hi Bob! Just found your site & thought I'd best check
in - we're still plugging away here in Montana - Mitt's is coming up on
4 years (in October) Just wanted to say Thanks again for all your
support, hard work, and efforts for all the sugarcats!!
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Sunday September 01, 2002 13:40:51 GMT
- Name:
- Susan
- Location:
- OH USA
- Web Site:
- http://wtv-zone.com/herstorythree/entrancetwo.html
- Comments:
- I just wanted to thank you. When my Precious was first
diagnosed with diabetes, I needed information and did a search and
found your site. I learned alot and I enjoyed the way your wrote and
appreciate your sense of humor that I detected thoroughout the pages I
read.
Thank you again.
- Referred By:
- I found you doing a search about feline diabetes
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- Date:
- Friday August 23, 2002 03:56:52 GMT
- Name:
- Laura Velez
- Location:
- TX USA
- Comments:
- Hi Bob and Simon -- how have you been? Murray is doing very
well, still unregulated. We made no headway in 8 months on the
Humulins, so we're about 10 days into BCP PZI. His numbers are already
better, and he is like a new cat!
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- Date:
- Thursday August 22, 2002 17:52:02 GMT
- Name:
- Pamela Routon
- Location:
- VA USA!!!!!
- Comments:
- We just found out that our oldest cat Tyke is diabetic. So
I have been checking web sites to find out more. My husband is worried
about the expense, but so far everyone has stated that except for the
initial testing and diagnose it is manageable on a slim budget.
- Referred By:
- just looked you up
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- Date:
- Saturday July 20, 2002 19:10:16 GMT
- Name:
- Sunnie Scarlett
- Location:
- TX USA
- Comments:
- Thanks, Bob and Simon. Your website has been a real
life-saver for Maxx and me. We have a good-hearted vet who knows the
basics, but apart from encouraging me to learn how to home test, hasn't
been much help. Your step-by-step instructions, simple and clear
record-keeping, and background information have given me the foundation
to feel like we can beat this thing. Some of your pages are
cliffhangers (insulin dilution).... do you plan to finish them?
- Referred By:
- search engine
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- Date:
- Wednesday July 03, 2002 20:22:43 GMT
- Name:
- Gay Meredith
- Location:
- VA
- Comments:
- I turned up your site with a search for more information on
home BG testing. Thanks for providing all this info. Birdman can relate
to Simon's take on this thing.
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- Date:
- Saturday June 29, 2002 07:23:31 GMT
- Name:
- elaine
- Location:
- philippines
- Comments:
- thanks for the site.i needed this.
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- Date:
- Monday June 03, 2002 22:05:26 GMT
- Name:
- Mandy of Pamela, Mandy & Louis
- Location:
- Australia
- Comments:
- Hi Simon,
It is 2 years today that my mumbean found the FDMB. I was pretty sick
by then as I was finally dx on 13th April but I was trying to tell them
that I was real bad for weeks before, even the vettybean didn't know
what was wrong with me. I hope you are OK as we don't hear from you any
more & I miss you.
Mandy from Oz.
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- Date:
- Monday May 13, 2002 23:59:55 GMT
- Name:
- Pamela, Mandy & Louis
- Location:
- Australia
- Comments:
- Hi Simon,
I have missed you. How are you doing. I have just passed my eighteen
months of being sugarjuice free. Just want to thank you and your dad
for getting me this far.
Mandy of Pamela, Mandy & Louis
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- Date:
- Tuesday April 09, 2002 01:25:41 GMT
- Name:
- shirley
- Location:
- PA US
- Comments:
- I HAVE A CAT WITH THE NAME OF SAM. HE HAS DIABETES AND A
RODENT ULCER ON HIS UPPER LIP. BECAUSE OF THE DIABETES HE CAN NOT BE
TREATED IN THE USUAL WAY. I AM LOOKING FOR A VET IN THE PA OR EAST
COAST THAT DOES GOLD RADON IMPLANTS. IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE LET ME
KNOW. THANK YOU
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- Date:
- Saturday April 06, 2002 15:07:12 GMT
- Name:
- j9
- Location:
- FL USA
- Comments:
- What a wonderful site!! Inkjet & I have been working on
his diabetes for about a month. Looks like we're very close to getting
it under control. I am diabetic and know all too well what he is going
through. I like the idea of testing him at home. Simon & Inkjet
look a bit alike. Inkjet is 17 lbs and 7 yrs old this month. He &
his 4 sibs are trying to adjust to the new food/diet. Thanks so very
much for sharing.
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Monday March 25, 2002 21:01:42 GMT
- Name:
- Carole McConnell
- Location:
- MN USA
- Comments:
- My Mitzy was diagnosed last Tuesday, 3/19 and her first
insulin shot, given by me, was that same evening. She is already much
better and is now washing herself again and as of yesterday, her limp
is gone. Thank you for your web site. I appreciate everything I'm
learning online.
Carole (& husband, Don), Mitzy and her sibs: Penny, Buddy and
Kelsey.
- Referred By:
- Kay Colbourn
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- Date:
- Saturday February 23, 2002 18:39:33 GMT
- Name:
- Karen (Calvin)
- Location:
- OR usa
- Comments:
- Thank you for the this website. After reading the summaries
something drew me to yours. So much information. I will find out
tonight if Calvin does indeed have diabetes (2nd confirming test,
unfortunately at the vets). Thank you also for letting it be known that
a cat with diabetes does not automatically have to depart this earth.
You relieved a huge weight on my shoulders. Thanks again, Calvin and
Karen
- Referred By:
- found on internet yahoo search
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- Date:
- Friday February 08, 2002 18:39:08 GMT
- Name:
- J S Deane
- Location:
- VA USA
- Comments:
- Thanks for the help your site offers. Jennifer and Rag Tag
- Referred By:
- just found it
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- Date:
- Wednesday February 06, 2002 17:37:27 GMT
- Name:
- ELIZABETH COUGHLIN, Toby
- Location:
- FL USA
- Web Site:
- http://none
- Comments:
- Hello Simon- How are you doing?
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- Date:
- Friday January 18, 2002 09:52:58 GMT
- Name:
- Lasse Svensson
- Location:
- Sweden
- Web Site:
- http://home.talkcity.com/Route66/americats/
- Comments:
- I do not usually sign Guest Books but Simon's site is such
a site that Kurre(GA) would have wanted me to sign.
By this I mean it's a good site with lots of useful information and
links.
TnX for it
- Referred By:
- ?
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- Date:
- Wednesday January 16, 2002 05:45:18 GMT
- Name:
- Dee and Ella
- Location:
- Canada
- Comments:
- I feel like I've barely scratched the surface of all the
information in your website, yet I already feel more informed. Can't
thank you enough for this wonderful resource.
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Sunday January 06, 2002 10:30:35 GMT
- Name:
- clare sorenson
- Location:
- MN united ststes
- Comments:
- It is a very interesting web site and i am going to visit
quite aften, a lot of thought goes into the things broughtup thank you
- Referred By:
- checking
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- Date:
- Saturday January 05, 2002 03:06:10 GMT
- Name:
- Sharon Allen
- Location:
- IA
- Web Site:
- http://SugarCat Simon
- Comments:
- What a great source of information and support to all of us
Sugarcats out here!! Keep up the good work Simon (oops, I mean Bob)
hahahaha. So glad we found you guys!!
Rio and oh yeah,(my Mom, Sharon)
- Referred By:
- ???
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- Date:
- Tuesday January 01, 2002 04:25:29 GMT
- Name:
- carol riley
- Location:
- NY USA
- Comments:
- A very interesting site.
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- Date:
- Sunday December 30, 2001 17:30:24 GMT
- Name:
- Laura Grant Velez
- Location:
- TX USA
- Comments:
- Thanks, Bob. Your emails and your site have been a
lifesaver! I am currently searching for a better local vet for Murray.
LGV
- Referred By:
- www.felinediabetes.com
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- Date:
- Friday December 21, 2001 22:03:03 GMT
- Name:
- Rosemary Enzer
- Location:
- CA USA
- Comments:
- Thanks for the good information and the reassurance. Greta
was diagnosed 5 months ago, and we're still having difficulty
stabilizing her.
- Referred By:
- AOL search - feline diabetes
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- Date:
- Wednesday December 12, 2001 04:32:27 GMT
- Name:
- Natalie Shearstone
- Location:
- NJ USA
- Comments:
- This site is so informitive. I just found out a week ago
that my 4 year old cat, Max has diabetes. He was hospitalized since
last Tuesday. He came home today. I am looking for any information to
help me learn how to help my cat.
- Referred By:
- Search Engine
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- Date:
- Monday November 26, 2001 13:41:40 GMT
- Name:
- david mahoney
- Location:
- FL usa
- Web Site:
- http://SUGARCAT SIMON
- Comments:
- thanx for the help we suspect that our 18 yr old cat BONZO
has diabetes she is drinking tons of h2o and has recently lost several
pounds will get back to u thanx again david
- Referred By:
- FOUND BY ME IN FELINE DIABETES SEARCH
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- Date:
- Monday November 26, 2001 05:17:10 GMT
- Name:
- Iris
- Location:
- Australia
- Comments:
- Hi Simon
What a graet site you have. My dearest Annie who is 7yrs old has just
been diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus. I thought I could never put her
through those injections (two a day)because she is such a small person,
but I am just starting to get used to it and your site with all it's
information is a great help. Like you I said why my Annie a very loved
member of our family I would go to the ends of the earth to follow up a
cure.So all the information you have researched is very muched
appreciated
Keep well Simon. Love from Annie.
- Referred By:
- Web Search for Feline Dibetes.
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- Date:
- Sunday November 18, 2001 22:51:40 GMT
- Name:
- Beth
- Location:
- Canada
- Comments:
- Thanks, Simon and Bob,
Ari was diagnosed with diabetes 3 weeks ago and is on Humulin Lente 2.5
U BID. She is a 16-year old Sable Burmese and looks a lot like Simon,
actually! We're getting along fine with the shots and considering home
testing. Sounds like the way to fly and your description make it sound
doable. Thanks for all your help,
Beth and Ari
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Sunday November 18, 2001 03:22:47 GMT
- Name:
- Bill Miller
- Location:
- WI USA
- Comments:
- Your site is terrific, and full of good information for the
cat lover who just learns his cat has diabetes, to one who has been
attempting for over a year to bring his cat's diabetes under control.
My dear buddy, Howard, was a fragile diabetic who enjoyed only a few
months of time when his diabetes was controlled, then he suddenly
discovered it was time to cross the Rainbow Bridge. That was just one
week ago today, and I am still grieving deeply for him. My vet (a
terrific, compassionate woman) sent me a sympathy card in which she
included the original story of the Rainbow Bridge. It gives a beautiful
message that I choose to believe. I long for the day when Howard and I
will be reunited and he will once again respond to my invitation to
"give me a kiss."
- Referred By:
- my daughter
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- Date:
- Tuesday October 16, 2001 19:20:48 GMT
- Name:
- Robin
- Location:
- AL USA
- Comments:
- Hi. My baby Gremlin became ill last night and after a trip
to the vet and some bloodwork today, we are suspecting diabetes. He is
spending the night at the vet's in order to obtain a fasting BG test in
the morning. (I think today's test was fasting because he hasn't eaten
since yesterday morning.) These results today scared me, but visiting
this website helped. Thanks.
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- Date:
- Friday September 28, 2001 22:25:53 GMT
- Name:
- Ted
- Location:
- Canada
- Comments:
- The site looks good, Simon. You've done a great service for
all with this site. Oh, you too, Bob! My friend, Tarma, was diagnosed 3
months ago. We still do not have him well regulated. The vets suspect
somogyi effect - Tarma tolerated four 12 hour glucose tests and one 24
hour test in the last 6 weeks. If not for your site, I would likely
still be waiting for the Vet to come up with another solution.
I got results showing the effect and am working to obtain PZI for him.
I should know in a few weeks if the request is approved... things are a
little different here in Canada.
- Referred By:
- web search
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- Date:
- Monday September 10, 2001 15:00:46 GMT
- Name:
- Pat
- Location:
- FL usa
- Comments:
- My 12 year old, 23 lb, female Osage, has ended her
honeymoon period. She was diagnosed with diabetes in 1999. I had to
give her shots for nearly 4 months when she started to produce her own
insulin. The past two years have been great. Now this past month I am
back to giving her two shots a day. She has relly gained alot of
weight. How can I help her lose some of this excess without stressing
her out to much? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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- Date:
- Saturday September 08, 2001 21:15:36 GMT
- Name:
- Pam Hazen & Zar, Caruso & Serenade
- Location:
- CA USA
- Web Site:
- http://not yet
- Comments:
- Boy, was I lucky to stumble into the FDMB and people like
you, Simon. You're not so bad either Bob. Thanks for all the time you
put into getting more info out there to help each and every new comer
become part of a successful group.
Simon, your Web site is great!
Pam, Zar, et al.
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Friday September 07, 2001 21:50:00 GMT
- Name:
- Teresa Wagner
- Location:
- WA
- Comments:
- Thank you Bob for the info. My vets have been hesitant when
I ask about home BG tests, but with your detailed info I finally have
some info to start with. My cat (Mellow) recently had convulsions and
his BG is staying low, so we're trying to figure out what's going on
(tests etc.)And more important than the week's $900 vet bills it to do
whatever I can for my best friend. Simon has a great dad, and I greatly
appreciate your informative web site.
Teresa Wagner
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- Date:
- Tuesday September 04, 2001 11:23:41 GMT
- Name:
- John J. Stevenson
- Location:
- FL usa
- Web Site:
- http://webtv
- Comments:
- I just found out a few weeks ago, that my 16 yr old
Himalaya cat has diabetes, and we the vet that is, has started her on 2
cc a day till he can regulate her glucose.she is not eating as well as
she used to and she just weighs 8 pounds, any suggestions as what brand
of cat food to get, this pas weekend, my concern was towards her not
defecating for almost 3 days, but she did go the 3rd morning. any info
that can be given me would be appreciated. as this is all new to me
John Stevenson
- Referred By:
- none
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- Date:
- Wednesday July 25, 2001 21:55:57 GMT
- Name:
- Ruth Burch
- Location:
- KS USA
- Comments:
- My cat T.C. is dying of Aids & diabets. He became sick
last August. We decided not to treat him because a trip tp the Vet is a
tramatic event. He weighed (most o his life) around 20-22 pounds and
the vet would have to put him under to clip his nails because it was so
bad for him. After we were given the different treatments, we decided
that with his aids and age that he would live longer without the stress
of vet visits and shots. Our vet was so kind and after we made our
decision he said that he would have done the same thing. The vet said
that T.C. would not have lived more than 3 or 4 months. It has been a
year and he is slipping away from us. Like SugarCat, he has been a
blessing to everyone he has known.
ematic
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- Date:
- Wednesday July 18, 2001 20:45:33 GMT
- Name:
- Susanne Gale
- Location:
- Canada
- Comments:
- Thanks for your help - I've purchased a bg test kit and
needed some help in figuring where to prick Dudley (my cat). As you
said in your website, veterinarians seem to prefer to keep this a big
secret.
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- Date:
- Tuesday June 12, 2001 03:19:49 GMT
- Name:
- Beth Hammond
- Location:
- FL U.S.A
- Comments:
- Hi, I really have learned a lot from your and Simon's data.
I love your site. My kitty named Remi was diagnosed as a diabetic 3 wks
ago. We to had to change vets. I love Remi and wonder why it had to be
him..He is 8 yrs old and a orange tabby.
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- Date:
- Tuesday June 05, 2001 05:13:10 GMT
- Name:
- Faye and Kit(GA)
- Location:
- NC US
- Comments:
- I really enjoyed the conversation between Simon and Bob.
Made me laugh! Thank you both for such a informative site. I know it
took alot of time but most of all LOVE.
Love,
Faye & Kit(GA)
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Monday June 04, 2001 13:44:39 GMT
- Name:
- Mary Jackson
- Location:
- OH USA
- Comments:
- Thanks again Bob for helping with Operation Tibus.
- Referred By:
- Bob
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- Date:
- Wednesday May 30, 2001 18:58:35 GMT
- Name:
- alie
- Location:
- MA usa
- Comments:
- Very useful info Keep up the good work
- Referred By:
- Messageboard
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- Date:
- Sunday May 27, 2001 21:25:37 GMT
- Name:
- Eve Levine
- Location:
- TX USA
- Web Site:
- http://n/a
- Comments:
- You've got a great website here, Simon. I enjoyed it very
much!
- Referred By:
- ???
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- Date:
- Monday April 23, 2001 17:08:52 GMT
- Name:
- Suzanne and Mickey
- Location:
- NJ USA
- Comments:
- Your site is a breath of fresh air for us novices(dx 4/01).
I've bookmarked it and can't wait to show it to the other caretaker
tonight!
Thanks for a job well done.
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- Date:
- Saturday March 24, 2001 23:45:31 GMT
- Name:
- Donna Cole
- Location:
- CA
- Comments:
- What a great site! Thai was a diagnosed diabetic for about
3 weeks and I was up to 11 units of insulin twice a day when I ended up
staying up all night with him due to hypolglycemia. Observation of
behavior is not enough! My vet did not know about ear testing and
showed me how to tourniquet an arm and use a needle. All we got at home
was big bruise on Thai's arm and a headache for me.
The morning after the hypoglycemia attack I searched the web and found
some great websites on ear testing. So much better than observation or
urine testing. Keep the faith, Simon.
Donna and Thai-boy
- Referred By:
- Google search
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- Date:
- Thursday March 08, 2001 23:00:41 GMT
- Name:
- Roseanne Hardy/Ramsey (Nell Hardy)
- Location:
- FL USA
- Comments:
- Roseanne has just been diagnosed with diabetes. We gave her
her 4th and our first injection this morning. I only hope that she will
not hide tomorrow morning. I also have diabetes. It's very scary to
think about her care.
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- Date:
- Tuesday February 27, 2001 20:26:57 GMT
- Name:
- Deb Fedey
- Location:
- NJ USA
- Comments:
- My kitty was just diagnosed with diabetes, we're doing OK
with the shots and urine strip testing. Giving one shot in am, and vet
does not want to go to 2 shots daily. Not sure if that's correct. Would
like more to know more about home testing. Thanks so much & Meow
from Callie
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- Date:
- Friday February 09, 2001 18:19:54 GMT
- Name:
- Pat Rothwell
- Location:
- WA USA
- Web Site:
- http://none
- Comments:
- I need help with Bozo. he doesnt like his special food.Is
there anyway of cooking for him myself. He is approx. 16 years old and
has had to have a leg removed because of a non-malignant tumor. he his
now using Hill's rx diet feline w/d
- Referred By:
- South Whidbey Animal Clinic
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- Date:
- Friday February 02, 2001 11:31:13 GMT
- Name:
- Patricia & Rhamu
- Location:
- Australia
- Comments:
- Simon,
A lovely job, beautiful pictures. I am on my second trip with diabetes,
this time with CRF. My Mum looks after me w4ell, but she will not let
me eat what I like. I have just had a tooth out and my teeth cleaned -
they look more like a kitten's teeth now and I have to put up with
having them cleaned EVERY day. I have been a CRF/diabetic for coming up
on 18 months now. I know my life has been much more comfortable since
my Mum discovered the FDMB (Carolyn, a lovely Vet, gave her the
address). But I'm still not keen on ear pricks except when Mum gives me
glucose after pricking. I loooove glucose.
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Friday January 19, 2001 23:26:51 GMT
- Name:
- Melisa and Zoozoo Gillen
- Location:
- KS USA
- Comments:
- Found your site so informative I've added to my "favorites"
list. Zoozoo was diagnosed on December 28th and we are lucky enough to
have found a vet that a.) treats only cats; b.) has several diabetics
she is currently treating; c.) is willing to take steps to avoid
problems (i.e. we've started the process of obtaining all beef PZI
insulin as efforts to lower Zoozoo's readings have failed.) I thank you
for taking the time to post all this information. Once given the news
of diagnosis, it's so scary and some of the information on other web
sites is presented in such a way that it scares you even more.
Hopefully, Zoozoo, our vet and myself will continue to work together to
get Zoozoo's levels under control and he will live a long healthy life.
Thanks again!
Melisa and Zoozoo
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- Date:
- Thursday December 07, 2000 10:09:18 GMT
- Name:
- Paris and Tatty - diabetic brother and sister cats
- Location:
- England
- Web Site:
- http://Not built yet!
- Comments:
- Simon - nice to greet you! From the Kiwi Sugar cats, now
living in UK
- Referred By:
- Found while surfing
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- Date:
- Tuesday October 24, 2000 17:00:01 GMT
- Name:
- Carolyn Black
- Location:
- CA usa
- Web Site:
- http://none
- Comments:
- I haven't tried to test my cat myself, yet. I am trying to
get as much info as possible on it. Vet cost are so high here in CA, I
can't take him in for routine glucose checks. Thanks for your info on
the procedure and the Bayer glucometer.
Mickey is a 12 year old pound-kitty. I got him at age 4 weeks. He has
been on insulin for 2 years (PZI seems to be his insulin of choice).
Thanks again,
Carolyn and Mickey
- Referred By:
- found by looking
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- Date:
- Tuesday October 17, 2000 01:12:29 GMT
- Name:
- Patty Turbeville
- Location:
- FL USA
- Comments:
- You have a wonderful site. It is a comfort to find such
support from caring people in "the same boat".
- Referred By:
- surfing
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- Date:
- Thursday October 12, 2000 03:43:41 GMT
- Name:
- Robin
- Location:
- MD USA
- Comments:
- Hi Bob and everyone,
Well, my Batboy was diagnosed yesterday and received his first
injection today. As someone else wrote, I am feeling terribly alone and
scared right now. Thanks for all the information you've provided - I
have A LOT of reading and learning to do. Talk about cramming for the
big test!! If anyone would like to chat, especially from the Baltimore
area, please email me. I would appreciate your input, knowledge and
shoulder.
Regards, Robin
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- Date:
- Wednesday October 04, 2000 15:40:55 GMT
- Name:
- Marti (MOWAB's(GA) Mom)
- Location:
- CA US of A
- Comments:
- Bob.....Thank you so much for your beautiful web site and
for all your great input to the FDMB.....
My sweet MOWAB(GA) had her DX on January 19,2000 and she left this
earth life on April 5, 2000 after a painful and couragous battle. I
have never been so devastated in my life. I still cry each and every
time I think of her(which is always) or see her photos (which are
everywhere!!). She was my baby and a piece of my sole.....
Hug Simon and all your babies for me. Thanks again for all you do.
Marti and MOWAB(GA)
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Saturday September 30, 2000 02:29:33 GMT
- Name:
- Barbara Galentin and Squirty
- Location:
- TX US
- Comments:
- What a great site. Now I'll have to let my cats on the
internet. I knew it was just a matter of time.
- Referred By:
- felinediabetes.com
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- Date:
- Tuesday August 29, 2000 11:13:10 GMT
- Name:
- Pamela, Mandy & Louis
- Location:
- Australia
- Web Site:
- http://TBA
- Comments:
- Hi Simon, Love your site and your message. I found your
site whilst playing with the mouse and kept it open on the pooter so
the bean could see it. Incidentally I'll share my insulin with you any
time. Tell Bob my mum enjoys reading your comments and that the first
computer she had anything to do with took up a whole floor, so I guess
that makes her an antique! I think I'll call my site FD & Humour as
long as my twin Lord Louis (do you mind) doesn't get in first and name
it something regal. Keep posting on the board. Mandy, the twin Louis
and the Beans.
- Referred By:
- FDMB & Mandy
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- Date:
- Monday August 28, 2000 12:13:30 GMT
- Name:
- Sharon
- Location:
- MA USA
- Comments:
- I wish that I had read this months ago. I don't need to
warm Ben's ear either. Ben is a hard cat and has a red flag
on his vet's folder. They wear long gloves to handle him.
Ben, don't you know that you are a lion! I did get a low
reading yesterday and started to panic. Then, I retested and
found it to be the usual number. Ben isn't too happy with
my pricking him at times. I still have questions about
why I will get different numbers from day to day. It makes
it hard to regulate him. During the summer, he didn't eat much so the
numbers have been in the 200-300. Now, that
summer is almost over, the numbers are going up again.
Maintaining a sense of humor is difficult at times.
-Thanks for your info and work.....Sharon, Ben, and Natasha.
- Referred By:
- Feline Board
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- Date:
- Sunday August 27, 2000 18:17:12 GMT
- Name:
- Kallee Tigre Smokey
- Location:
- united states
- Comments:
- This is fabulous SIMON/BOB THANKS KALLEE TIGRE SMOKEY. IT
IS NOW A FAVORITE
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Saturday August 19, 2000 23:08:59 GMT
- Name:
- Diana Schnople & Ziggy
- Location:
- MI USA
- Comments:
- Simon is very handsome. Almost as handsome as my Ziggy! He
has 3 siblings, also gorgeous animals. You have been very helpful.
Thanks from both of us
- Referred By:
- Bob/Simon
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- Date:
- Friday August 18, 2000 14:03:10 GMT
- Name:
- Karen & Felix
- Location:
- IL USA
- Web Site:
- http://Feline Diambetes
- Comments:
- I am a regular user of the board since Felix was diagnosed
in March. His vet used the words Euthanasia one too many times while
discussing the diagnosis and I quickly found another vet. At first I
thought home testing would be impossible, but Felix is a little love
and snuggles in my lap while I take just a bit from his little ear. He
doesn't even flinch at shot time. Simon is an adorable lamb. What a
lovely tribute to be able to design this web site and a great service
to others. Just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed reading
it. Lets all keep trying to educate our vets about home testing.
Karen & Felix
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Thursday August 17, 2000 15:22:20 GMT
- Name:
- Sharon
- Location:
- MI USA
- Comments:
- Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It makes me
fell much less alone and frightened as I try my best to help BJ Kitty.
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Wednesday August 16, 2000 01:53:39 GMT
- Name:
- Carolyn & BJ
- Location:
- MO USA
- Comments:
- What an informative site!! BJ and I send a big thank you
for the upbeat support and info.
- Referred By:
- Feline Diabetes
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- Date:
- Tuesday August 01, 2000 13:43:36 GMT
- Name:
- Jerri Koehne
- Location:
- TX United States
- Comments:
- Always enjoy your posts & I think your site is great.
Enjoyed visiting. Jerri & Opie
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Tuesday July 25, 2000 22:19:37 GMT
- Name:
- Karen Zimmerman
- Location:
- CA US
- Comments:
- Great site, Simon! My mom keeps promising me a site of my
own, but then she bought this house for us and now all she does is
drill & hammer & stuff.
I think that my site is much more important. You are one lucky kitty!
I am going to send my picture as soon as mom gets it scanned (boy, is
she in trouble with me!). I look quite beautiful, of course. Mom says
I'm conceited and a princess, but it's her fault. Every morning before
she goes to work, I make her hold me up in front of the mirror and say
"Who's the prettiest girl in the whole world? And the smartest?"
If she doesn't do this, I nip at her calves until she does! All her
friends make fun of her... tee hee!
Purrs,
Zelda (aka The Baby Kitty - 'cause I'll always be my mom's baby girl)
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- Date:
- Monday July 24, 2000 10:09:03 GMT
- Name:
- Diane Manville
- Location:
- MD us
- Comments:
- Bob - this is great! It has obviously been a labor of love
for you; Simon is one lucky sugarkitty!
diane and asia
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Saturday July 22, 2000 17:14:31 GMT
- Name:
- NANCY AND SCOOTER
- Location:
- MD usa
- Comments:
- I really enjoyed this site. Simon you are quite the
looker!Bob, keep up the great work and thank you for your hard work and
funny quips.NANCY AND SCOOTER
- Referred By:
- self
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- Date:
- Wednesday July 19, 2000 19:32:40 GMT
- Name:
- Barbara Kurek
- Location:
- NY
- Comments:
- Thanks so much for making this site. I've been wanting to
home test and your info. has been a big help. I, too, have several cats
and they free feed. However, Munchkin (my sugarbaby) has always been an
outcast and so oftentimes, eats by herself. Recently, I've cut back on
carbs and inc.
protein for her. I am so anxious to start home testing. I've already
made some calls to locate the Bayer Elite XL.
Again, thanks.
- Referred By:
- FDMB--was reading profiles and then came here
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- Date:
- Wednesday July 19, 2000 06:36:13 GMT
- Name:
- Kathleen & Beau
- Location:
- AZ US
- Comments:
- Thanks Bob & Simon for a great site. We appreciate all
you do for the sweet sugar cats of the world - you're SOOOOO awesome.
Your knowledge and caring heart has helped many. Bless you. And soon,
we will send Beau's photo for your gallery - thanks for including all
the sugar babes.
Best regards,
Kathleen & Beau
- Referred By:
- self
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- Date:
- Wednesday July 19, 2000 02:13:36 GMT
- Name:
- Tina Hicks
- Location:
- Canada
- Comments:
- I love the quibbles between you and Simon. You are quite a
pair. But honestly Simon, you give Bob all those wonderful ideas, don't
you. You are one handsome cat. Keep up the good work, Bob.
Tina & Charlie from the FDMB
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Tuesday July 18, 2000 01:02:57 GMT
- Name:
- Tracie and Bailey
- Location:
- NY USA
- Comments:
- HI Bob, Great Job on this site! I am impressed,!! I would
love to send Baileys picture, how do I?? I have enjoyed all the
pictures you have on here so far. Big pat on the back, nice job!! Take
care, Tracie and Bailey ( from the fdmb)
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- Date:
- Wednesday July 05, 2000 23:26:53 GMT
- Name:
- Laurie and Poey
- Location:
- CT usa
- Comments:
- Great job totally enjoyed the pictures and the bickering
was cute.
Keep up the good work, we are with you all the way with this one.
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- Date:
- Monday July 03, 2000 14:35:19 GMT
- Name:
- Robin & Tigger
- Location:
- FL USA
- Web Site:
- http://We
wish we had one!
- Comments:
- Wow, Simon, my bean is really impressed! Thanks for
reminding Bob to tell her how to get here so I could take a look. Hang
in there, Tigger.
- Referred By:
- Simon!
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- Date:
- Monday July 03, 2000 12:53:01 GMT
- Name:
- helen, shim & shebee
- Location:
- PA USA
- Comments:
- Simon, you are a very handsome devil!!! Keep helping Dad
with his site.
- Referred By:
- FDMB
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- Date:
- Monday July 03, 2000 03:32:29 GMT
- Name:
- Joni and six
- Location:
- PA
- Comments:
- You and Simon are off to a great start! Your dialog is
engaging and hits on the head what it is like emotionally as well as
factually to fight this crazy disease
- Referred By:
- you
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- Date:
- Thursday June 22, 2000 16:59:45 GMT
- Name:
- George
- Comments:
- Simon:
The site is looking really good. I want one of my own. If Mom or Dad
ever figure out how to do it, I'll let you know.
Mean time, keep up the good work
George & the Bean (Debbie)
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- Date:
- Saturday June 17, 2000 22:07:51 GMT
- Name:
- Simon's Aunt Judy
- Comments:
- Love it Bob. Simon you are about as lucky as our Gizmo,
having the radiated iodine treatment for his thyroid.
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- Date:
- Saturday June 17, 2000 21:58:24 GMT
- Name:
- jenny
- Comments:
- Nice site Simon! And you're a good lookin' cat. You and
Sherman were diagnosed the same week and joined the board about the
same time. Sherman is still honeymooning. We're so glad the computer
literates are increasing the sites of feline diabetes information, it
is bound to help others. Good work Bob!
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- Date:
- Friday June 16, 2000 20:06:46 GMT
- Name:
- Linda, Phantom & Claudia
- Comments:
- Simon, you resemble Phantom! So of course I am now one of
your biggest fans!
Bob, this is a very promising site. If I ever get a scanner (or photos
on a disk) I may do one for my gorgeous kids too.
Good luck to you both and stay in touch on the FDMB!
Linda Mallory
Phantom Mallory
Claudia Mallory
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- Date:
- Friday June 16, 2000 02:07:16 GMT
- Name:
- Julie, Rudy and Tova
- Comments:
- Simon,
You're sure a handsome guy! I think Rudy has competition! And this site
is looking great.
Tova...
As for the Bean (Julie):
Rudy was diagnosed January 11th, 2000. He's currently on 2.0 units BID
of UK PZI. He eats 2/3 a can of W/D (5.5 oz can) for breakfast and
dinner and has the balance of each can as a pre-peak snack. Yum Yum!!
He's regulated (more or less)and is holding his own at a whopping 10
lbs.
As for Miss Tova, she's been honeymooning for a couple of years. She
had transient diabetes brought on by the prednisone she took to control
her IBD.
Julie, Rudy and Tova
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- Date:
- Friday June 16, 2000 01:26:41 GMT
- Name:
- Tracy & Orion
- Comments:
- Wow, Simon, what a PRETTY boy you are!!! You're lucky to
have such caring beans. You and your dad are funny as heck! Always good
to see ya' on the FDMB. Nice web site, BTW. I know it's still under
construction, but it's looking good.
Purrs,
Tracy & Orion
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- Date:
- Friday June 16, 2000 00:18:13 GMT
- Name:
- Pamela & Baby
- Comments:
- Baby: dc @ age 7, now 12 years old. Been through h**l &
back!
Great site Simon!!!(Oh, I mean Bob....)
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- Date:
- Thursday June 15, 2000 18:04:43 GMT
- Name:
- Michele and Shana
- Comments:
- Looks great so far...anxious to see the completed version!!!
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